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Steelers Tight End Depth Thins With Jonnu Smith Questionable as Texans Assess Jawhar Jordan’s Ankle

Pittsburgh’s reliance on two-tight-end sets magnifies the impact of late-week injuries entering Monday’s Wild Card game.

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Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) avoids the sack by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson (95) during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Steelers added Jonnu Smith to the injury report with a glute issue after a limited Friday practice, and he is listed as questionable against Houston.
  • Darnell Washington remains on injured reserve with a broken arm, leaving Pat Freiermuth and Connor Heyward as the primary healthy tight ends.
  • Running back Jaylen Warren returned to practice as a full participant Friday after an illness ahead of Monday night.
  • Texans running back Jawhar Jordan did not practice Friday with an ankle injury, and tests reportedly showed a high ankle sprain that jeopardizes his status.
  • If Jordan is sidelined, Houston’s available backs include Nick Chubb, Woody Marks, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks for the Jan. 12 game in Pittsburgh at 8:15 pm ET.